8 a.m.

Summary

STS is pleased to present a webinar on the Surgical Management of Thoracic Trauma, in collaboration with the Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons and Trust, the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons, and ESTS Women in Thoracic Surgery. This expert-led session will feature internationally recognized faculty discussing contemporary approaches to thoracic trauma, including rib fixation, minimally invasive techniques, damage control strategies, and the management of complex thoracic injuries. Through case-based discussions and practical insights, participants will gain valuable knowledge to enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Designed for trainees, residents, and practicing thoracic surgeons, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to learn from leaders in thoracic surgery across South Asia and the United States.

Topics: 

  • Rib Fixation, VATS, and Beyond: Where Does Surgery Truly Improve Outcomes in Chest Trauma?     
  • Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery in Thoracic Trauma
  • Damage Control in Thoracic Trauma 
     

Moderator:

Ali Zamir Khan, MD  
Blackpool Victoria Hospital 
Lancashire, UK

Biplap Mishra, MS, FCLS
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, India

 

Speakers:  

Ramaswamy Rajendran, MS, Doctorate    
Apollo Hospitals
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Dhammike Rasnayake, MD  
National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases
Sri Lanka

James O’Connor, MD    
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland

 

Guests:

STS

Rafael Andrade, MD   
Vice Chair, STS Workforce on International Education   
Minneapolis, MN, USA

S. Chris Malaisrie, MD   
Chair, Workforce on International Education   
Chicago, IL, USA  

Dinesh Kumar Sathanantham, MS, MCh   
Co-Chair, STS Task Force South Asia  
Chennai, India

Madhuri V. Rao, MD  
Co-chair, STS Task Force South Asia  
Minneapolis, MN, USA

 

ESTS/WGTS  

Cecilia Pompili, MD, PhD   
Chair, ESTS Women in General Thoracic Surgery  
Leeds, UK
 

ESTS/STS South Asian Educational Programs

Pallavi Purwar, MS, Doctorate    
Holy Family Hospital
New Delhi, India
 

IACTS

Satyajit Bose, MS, MCh  
President, IACTS 
West Bengal, India

Jacob Jamesraj, MS, MCh    
Secretary, IACTS    
Madras Medical Mission    
Chennai, India  
 

ISTST

SV Krishna, MS, MCh     
President, Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons & Trust  
Narayana Hrudayalaya   
Bangalore, India

Bhabatosh Biswas, MCh, FRCS     
Secretary and Treasurer, Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons & Trust   
Apollo Hospitals   
Kolkatta, India

Rajan Santosham, MS, MCh, FRCS    
Founder and Immediate Past President, Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons & Trust   
Santosham Chest Hospital   
Chennai, India